Day 6: A Visit to three of the most Popular Palaces or Grand Homes in Malta
Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta — Casa Rocca Piccola is a 16th C palace built by Don Pietro La Rocca, a Knight of Malta. It is now the ancestral home of the 9th Marquis and Marchioness de Piro. The Marchioness, English by birth, gave us an interesting tour of the rooms.
Palazzo Falson, Mdina — Palazzo Falson is the second oldest building still standing in Mdina with parts dating back to the 13th century. In the early 16th century the property was inherited by Vice Admiral Michele Falsone, hence the name of the palace.
Palazzo Parisio and Gardens, Naxxar — Built in 1733 by the Portuguese Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena, it was later bought by Marquis Guiseppe Scicluna in 1898. The walled garden is spectacular in classic baroque style.
Valletta
Back in Valletta for the changing of the guard
Back in Valletta for the changing of the guard
Casa Rocca Piccola
The group arrives for a conducted tour
The group arrives for a conducted tour
The courtyard garden
The courtyard garden
The courtyard garden
Palazzo Falson
Courtyard
Courtyard
Courtyard
An imposing fireplace
View from the palace roof
View from the palace roof
View from an upper floor window
A bird box
The group assembles in the courtyard below
A shrine in the courtyard
Lunch in the fishing village of Wied iz-Zurrieq
The restaurant where we enjoyed lunch on the rooftop terrace
The restaurant where we enjoyed lunch on the rooftop terrace
Lampuki was on the menu and is a speciality available only from September until November.
The coastline at Wied iz-Zurrieq
Bedroom
The dining room
A chair-back
A chandelier in the ballroom
A view of part of the garden from a balcony
The gardens
Bougainvillea growing against a wall
Bougainvillea growing against a wall
Trees for shade
Yellow Hibiscus
Pathways and vegetation
Datura
Bougainvillea pathway
Citrus fruit
Flowering shrub
Orange Dactura
Pond
Bougainvillea growing against a wall
View towards the palace
Rosa Balistreri – Mi votu e mi rivotu